What does it actually look like to rebuild when life burns to the ground? We sit down with Krystal Casey, a widowed mother of five and the founder of Flight of the Phoenix Collective, to trace a hard, honest path from trauma to alignment. Krystal shares the moment everything changed—a disclosure, swift action, and the devastating aftermath—and the single sentence from a nurse that reframed her future: you can’t prevent every wound, but you can model what comes next.
From there, we dig into the practical spine of her work: your nervous system is the operating system of your business. Krystal walks us through what dysregulation really feels like and how to shift it in real time using breath, senses, and presence. She challenges the myth that more lists or more hustle will save us, making a compelling case that internal work—therapy, intuition, and emotional regulation—drives external results. We explore trust after betrayal, the balance of grace and accountability, and why asking for help is a power move, not a weakness.
Krystal also brings a systems-first lens for founders and parents: align heart, head, and gut before acting, centralize your planning, and build processes that automate, delegate, and protect your energy. We talk wants versus needs, big moves made for health, and daily non-negotiables that anchor chaotic seasons. If you’re a mission-led entrepreneur or a parent navigating heavy weather, this conversation blends strategy with soul—and offers a blueprint for building a legacy that lasts.
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